Thu Nov 21 07:30:00 UTC 2024: ## UCLA Cruises Past Idaho State, 84-70
**LOS ANGELES, CA** – The UCLA Bruins comfortably defeated the Idaho State Bengals, 84-70, in a non-conference matchup Wednesday night. Fueled by strong performances from Sebastian Mack (21 points) and Tyler Bilodeau (20 points, including 4-of-4 from three-point range), the Bruins dominated much of the game. Eric Dailey Jr. also contributed significantly, adding 16 points on efficient shooting.
Mack’s career-high 15 made free throws were a key factor in UCLA’s victory, while Bilodeau’s sharpshooting from beyond the arc helped build a commanding lead. A crucial 10-0 run midway through the first half, sparked by consecutive three-pointers from Bilodeau and Dailey, effectively put the game out of reach for Idaho State. The Bruins led by double digits for the majority of the second half.
Isaiah Griffin led the Bengals with 16 points, but their efforts were ultimately insufficient to overcome UCLA’s superior shooting and overall team performance. The Bruins shot 57% from the field and a remarkable 64% from three-point range.
The victory improves UCLA’s record to 4-1, while Idaho State falls to 2-4.
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